# Solar Developers Expand Battery Pairing

U.S. Energy Information Administration data show developers plan to co-locate battery storage with more than 30% of new utility-scale solar capacity in 2027 and 2028, compared with 16% through September 2026. The projected increase points to greater demand for integrated solar-and-storage equipment, project development, and grid-integration services, but the signal identifies no specific solicitation, contract award, or procurement contact.

- Equipment suppliers and project contractors can use the forecast to assess capacity and offerings for utility-scale projects that combine solar generation and battery storage.
- Grid-integration and related service providers may find increased demand as developers plan a larger share of solar capacity with co-located storage.
- This is a market trend rather than a named government procurement opportunity; the signal provides no contract values, deadlines, or solicitation details.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 12, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)

### Sources
- [EIA data show solar battery pairing set to top 30% by 2028](https://gcn.com/eia-data-show-solar-battery-pairing/23201) - gcn.com